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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Freda do when arriving at the wine factory?
(a) Checks messages.
(b) Buys coffee.
(c) Punches the time clock.
(d) Shakes hands with every Italian man.

2. Who is the woman at the factory who adores Freda?
(a) Donatella.
(b) Angelina.
(c) Maria.
(d) Luisa.

3. Which of the men is infatuated by Brenda?
(a) Vittorio.
(b) Marco.
(c) Luigi.
(d) Rossi.

4. What is Maria looking for in the box of clothes?
(a) Sweater.
(b) Gloves.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Hat.

5. Where are Freda and Brenda located as the story begins?
(a) A cafe.
(b) The library.
(c) Church.
(d) Their apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Brenda worried about Freda?

2. What does Freda later ask Brenda regarding Patrick?

3. For what day is the company outing scheduled?

4. How old was Freda when her mother died?

5. Why is there an air of excitement in the wine factory?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Freda's demeanor following the gunshot incident at the apartment?

2. How has the gunshot incident affected Freda's outlook and mood?

3. What has Freda discussed with Rossi regarding Brenda?

4. What embarrassing habit does Brenda have that annoys Freda?

5. What are the circumstances surrounding the gunshot heard at the apartment?

6. Who are the only men in the factory who speak English?

7. What does Freda enjoy about arriving at the factory each morning?

8. Who is Maria and what is her attachment to Freda?

9. How does the author use foreshadowing in Maria's reading fortunes in tea leaves?

10. Despite of her feelings of jealousy, how does Brenda feel herself coming back to life?

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